Obituary of Bernard G. McQuade

It is with heavy hearts the family of Bernard "Bernie" G. McQuade, loving husband of the late Mary "Yvonne" (Benson) McQuade announce his passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Born in Johnville, NB on May 3, 1933 he was a son of the late Dennis and Josephine McQuade and the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bernie will be greatly missed by his six children: Marilyn (James) McCollum, Dianne (Stephen) Reid, Lorrie Smith, Pam (Danny) Reid, Tim McQuade and Derrick (Erin) McQuade; 14 grandchildren: Tamara (Cory), Marley (Aaron), Jason, Kelsey, Mandy, Mindy (Malcolm), Ryan, Jessica, Tyler, Justin (Shelby), Brandon, Brett, Ali and Lea; and 11 great grandchildren: William, Meredith, Quade, Nolan, Briana, Myla, Cadence, Layla, Dani, Max and Caleb. Bernie’s family would like to extend special thanks of appreciation for the doctors, nurses and volunteers of the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit and Transitional Care Unit for the exceptional care, support and compassion shown to Bernie, and also a special thank you to Barb and Cindy for all their care and kindness. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). In keeping with the family’s wishes there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Bernie may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Luxor Shriners.